Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship Program

Sheriff Jacobson of Redwood County announced today the commencement of the Law
Enforcement Scholarship Program for 2024. Sheriff Jacobson proudly announced that the MSA
Board of Directors has established a scholarship fund for the awarding of up to 18 – $2,000
scholarships for this year. These scholarships are due to the coordinated efforts of the 87
elected Sheriffs of the State of Minnesota.
The MSA gives special recognition to the financial needs of students attending the peace officer
skills course, or one of the two or four year law enforcement degree programs around the state.
“The MSA Board of Directors acknowledges the current challenges in recruiting and greatly
appreciates the individuals that make the decision to serve others through a career in law
enforcement. This is one way that we can support that honorable decision.” said Executive
Director, James Stuart.
“Agencies throughout the state are facing staffing issues for licensed peace officers, and
Redwood County is no different. These scholarships will ease the financial burden on students,
and help bring qualified candidates into our community.” said Redwood County Sheriff Jason
Jacobson.
The MSA recognizes the importance of pre-entry training for people considering law
enforcement as their career choice. The MSA also recognizes that some students may need
outside help in meeting the costs of such training, even though they excel academically.
The MSA Scholarship Committee, in making its selection of awards, intends on achieving
representation from all geographical areas of the state. Scholarship awards will be announced
by December 30th of the same year. Application forms and a statement of procedures are
available at the Redwood County Sheriff’s Office. Scholarships are only available to students
currently enrolled in one of the following three categories:
1. Mandated POST Skills Program
2. In their second year of a two-year law enforcement program.
3. In their third or fourth year of a four-year college criminal justice program.
In order to qualify, students must have completed at least one year of the two-year program or
two years of a four-year program. Students meeting these criteria are invited to obtain a
scholarship application form from their local sheriff’s office or online at www.mnsheriffs.org .